jaundiced

jaun·diced

adj \-dəst\

Definition of JAUNDICED

1

: affected with or as if with jaundice

2

: exhibiting or influenced by envy, distaste, or hostility <a jaundiced eye>

Examples of JAUNDICED

1. She has a very jaundiced view of politics and politicians.
2. <took a jaundiced view of his opponent's triumphs on the tennis court>

First Known Use of JAUNDICED

1640

Related to JAUNDICED

Synonyms: covetous, green-eyed, invidious, envious, jealous, resentful

Antonyms: unenvious

Related Words: begrudging, grudging; avaricious, grasping, greedy, rapacious; distrustful, suspicious; malicious, petty, spiteful

Near Antonyms: generous, kind, kindhearted; altruistic, benevolent, charitable; well-meaning

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